Alex Paul is an Indian music director who works in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

Personal life

Alex is the son of A. M. Paul, a music artist who formed the first

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(in Malayalam: 'ganamela') troupe in Kochi & Philomina. He is the younger brother of

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, of the directing duo Siddique-Lal, and it was in Lal's film '' Chathikkatha Chanthu'' (2004) that Alex debuted as musical director. He is married to Biji Alex, and has three children: Asvati Alex, Arathy Alex, and Arjun Alex.

Career

He learnt musical instruments from

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, Kochi. He started his own studio, where he composed music for several music albums and for TV serials. Alex made his film debut as music director with

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's Chathikkatha Chanthu. At the age of 20, he started a music institute named, Tune of Hearts. When he was 29, he started a recording studio. On 14 October 2013, he started music technology institute, National Institute of Music Technology (NIMT).

Discography

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King Liar ''King Liar'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film with a story by Siddique, screenplay by Siddique-Lal and directed by Lal. The stars Dileep, Lal, Asha Sharath and Madonna Sebastian in the lead roles. It was produced by ...

'' (2016) *''

John Honai John Honai is a 2015 Malayalam language film produced by P T Saleem. The film stars Siddique as ''John Honai'' in the lead role along with Malavika Menon, Jagadish and Mukesh in the major roles. The films is directed by T A Thufeeq. The mus ...

'' (2015) *''

Maad Dad ''Maad Dad'' is a 2013 Malayalam film, directed by Revathy S Varmha, starring Lal, Nazriya Nazim, Meghana Raj, Lalu Alex, Padmapriya and Pooja Gandhi. It marked Nazriya’s debut film as a leading actress. Cast * Lal as Palachottil Geevargees ...

'' (2013) *'' Cobra'' (2012) *'' Seniors'' (2011) *'' Kalla Malla Sulla'' (Kannada-2011) *'' Tournament – Play & Replay'' (2010) *''

In Ghost House Inn ''In Ghost House Inn'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language comedy horror film written, directed, and co-produced by Lal,. Starring Siddique, Mukesh, Jagadish and Ashokan in the lead roles, the movie is a sequel to ''2 Harihar Nagar'' (2009) ...

'' (2010) *'' Chattambinadu'' (2009) *''

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'' (2009) *''

2 Harihar Nagar ''2 Harihar Nagar'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Lal and produced by P. N. Venugopal starring Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadish and Ashokan. It is the sequel to ''In Harihar Nagar'' (1990).The film ...

'' (2009) *''

Panthaya Kozhi ''Panthaya Kozhi'' is a Malayalam movie produced by Lal under the banner of Lal Creations. It is directed by M. A. Venu, who last did the critically acclaimed ''Chakoram'' in 1994. Narain pairs up with Pooja for the first time. Through in this ...

'' (2007) *''

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'' (2007) *''

LollyPop ''LolliPop'' is a 2008 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Shafi and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, Bhavana and Roma. The film was wide released on 21 December 2008 before Chri ...

'' (2008) *''

Thalappavu ''Thalappavu'' (literal meaning: turban or headgear, which is a symbol of power, status and protection) is a 2008 Malayalam language period thriller film based on the events related to Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Nair, d ...

'' (2008) *''

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'' (2007) *''

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'' (2006) *''

Pothan Vava ''Pothan Vava'' is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy starring Mammootty and Usha Uthup. Famous Indian pop and bollywood singer Usha Uthup made her first screen appearance through this film. She played the role of Mammootty's mother. The f ...

'' (2006) *'' Red Salute'' (2006) *''

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'' (2006) *''

Achanurangatha Veedu ''Achanuragantha Veedu'' () is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Babu Janardhanan. It stars Salim Kumar, Muktha, Samvrutha Sunil, and Indrajith Sukumaran. The film was released on 28 January 2006. F ...

'' (2006) *'' Thuruppu Gulan'' (2006) *''

Vaasthavam ''Vaasthavam'' () is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language romantic political crime drama film written by Babu Janardhanan and directed by M. Padmakumar. The film revolves around a youth Balachandran Adiga (Prithviraj Sukumaran) and follows his ri ...

'' (2006) *''

Thommanum Makkalum ''Thommanum Makkalum'' (English language, English: ''Thomman and Sons'') is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Shafi (director), Shafi, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal (actor), Lal under his pr ...

'' (2005) *''

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'' (2007) *'' Ali Bhai'' (2007) *''

Kichamani MBA ''Kichamani MBA'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam language action film directed by Samad Mankada. Starring Suresh Gopi, Jayasurya and Navya Nair in lead roles, produced by Hill Top Productions. It also has Biju Menon, Priyanka and Salim Kumar in su ...

'' (2007) *''

Inspector Garud ''Inspector Garud'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Johny Antony, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan as the lead roles. The film was a commercial success at the box office. Synopsis ''Inspector Garud'' has C ...

'' (2006) *''

Rajamanikyam ''Rajamanikyam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed and written by T. A. Shahid. It stars Mammootty in the title role along with Rahman, Manoj K Jayan, Cochin Haneefa, Ranjith, Salim Kumar, Sai ...

'' (2005) *''

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'' (2004) *'' Chathikkatha Chanthu'' (2004)

References

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* Malayalam film score composers Musicians from Kochi Living people 1961 births Film musicians from Kerala 21st-century Indian composers {{India-musician-stub